179 Executive Vice President jobs in the United Kingdom
Executive Vice President Business Development
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PlaySide Studios is Australia’s largest video game developer and publisher, having been in operation since 2011 and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2020. With over 250 personnel, it has a long history of working with top-tier IP holders, technology companies, publishers and AAA studios on an end-to-end development and co-development basis as well as a growing portfolio of owned Original IP content on PC/console, mobile and virtual reality platforms.
The Company is looking to add an experienced SVP/EVP Business Development in Europe to work with its Australia-based EVP of Business Development to support its growth.
Position Overview
The successful applicant will be a key member of the Leadership and Business Development team responsible for growing the Company’s volume of contract and co-development projects, as well as supporting the monetisation of its growing portfolio of Original IP titles through Publishing and licensing arrangements. This is a client-facing role with regular travel that will focus on identifying new opportunities, securing strategic partnerships and strengthening relationships with current and potential partners.
You will combine a deep understanding of the games industry and strong working relationships with proven commercial expertise acting as both a strategist and hands-on dealmaker.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Strategic Growth: Actively contribute to the growth of the studio’s project pipeline and other commercial opportunities.
- Partnerships: Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with IP owners, external studios, publishers and platform holders.
- Commercial Deals: Lead negotiations across contract work, co-development projects, and publishing agreements in accordance with the Company’s financial targets and risk management policies.
- Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor strategies and emerging opportunities to inform decision-making and strategy.
- Leadership: Collaborate with PlaySide’s Leadership team to align business development strategy with the creative, financial and operational priorities of the studio.
- Brand Representation: Represent the studio at industry events and conferences to enhance its visibility and reputation.
- Pitching Process: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to manage the Studio’s pitching process to ensure that we deliver professional and effective pitches to clients.
Specific Attributes, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience (10+ years) in business development.
- A network of strong industry relationships and a demonstrated track record of closing high-value deals and building strategic partnerships.
- Deep knowledge of the indie, AA and AAA games landscape
- Exceptional negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Strategic Planning Manager
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The University of Warwick is looking for a Strategic Planning Manager. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of strategic decision-making - helping to shape the University’s future and ensure alignment with its long-term objectives.
A great opportunity, if you are someone who thrives on strategic thinking, effective coordination & planning, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll also enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complex processes, while contributing to the development and implementation of key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of strategic project plans, ensuring milestones and decision points are clearly defined and achieved.
- Provide leadership on the coordination of deliverables to ensure consistent standards, and ensuring activities are undertaken as required to successfully achieve the delivery of key milestones.
- Proactively identify and solve problems to address strategic challenges and support decision-making.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and progress tracking across multiple strategic initiatives.
- Support Strategic Planning in advancing core planning activities, driving innovation in monitoring performance and continuous process improvement.
- Deliver executive support to steering groups, workstreams, and working groups as required.
- Identifying process improvement initiatives within Strategic Planning, which could include developing SharePoint and creating KPIs.
About You
This role requires a proven track record in project management, including project planning, setting and tracking project milestones, and the use of strategic analysis tools and techniques to ensure effective structure and governance.
You will have previous experience working within a university environment and a strong understanding of Higher Education policies and procedures.
Key Info
6 month contract
Hybrid – 2 days a week on site (Anchor day – Tuesday)
£28.00 per hour
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Strategic Planning Manager
Posted today
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The University of Warwick is looking for a Strategic Planning Manager. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of strategic decision-making - helping to shape the University’s future and ensure alignment with its long-term objectives.
A great opportunity, if you are someone who thrives on strategic thinking, effective coordination & planning, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll also enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complex processes, while contributing to the development and implementation of key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of strategic project plans, ensuring milestones and decision points are clearly defined and achieved.
- Provide leadership on the coordination of deliverables to ensure consistent standards, and ensuring activities are undertaken as required to successfully achieve the delivery of key milestones.
- Proactively identify and solve problems to address strategic challenges and support decision-making.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and progress tracking across multiple strategic initiatives.
- Support Strategic Planning in advancing core planning activities, driving innovation in monitoring performance and continuous process improvement.
- Deliver executive support to steering groups, workstreams, and working groups as required.
- Identifying process improvement initiatives within Strategic Planning, which could include developing SharePoint and creating KPIs.
About You
This role requires a proven track record in project management, including project planning, setting and tracking project milestones, and the use of strategic analysis tools and techniques to ensure effective structure and governance.
You will have previous experience working within a university environment and a strong understanding of Higher Education policies and procedures.
Key Info
6 month contract
Hybrid – 2 days a week on site (Anchor day – Tuesday)
£28.00 per hour
Next Steps
If you are interested please send your CV to
Head of Strategic Planning
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Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
- Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
- Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence
Requirements:
- c.5 years Big 4 experience
- Astute analytical experience
- Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable
Head of Strategic Planning
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Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
- Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
- Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence
Requirements:
- c.5 years Big 4 experience
- Astute analytical experience
- Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable
VP/AVP, Strategic Planning
Posted 6 days ago
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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Director of Strategic Planning
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor the institution's strategic plan, working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive environmental scans, market analyses, and competitive intelligence gathering to inform strategic decision-making.
- Facilitate strategic planning workshops, retreats, and discussions across various levels of the organization.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Oversee the strategic resource allocation process and ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
- Monitor progress against strategic objectives and provide regular reports to the board and executive team.
- Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the institution's mission.
- Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation throughout the organization.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advise on organizational design and change management initiatives to support strategic execution.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development, or a related senior leadership role.
- Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategic plans in large organizations, preferably within higher education or research institutions.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating high-level discussions and achieving consensus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Experience in data analysis and performance measurement.
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
- A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing modern academic institutions.
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Director of Strategic Planning
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Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and articulating the company's overall strategic vision and long-range plans.
- Leading the annual strategic planning process, including goal setting and KPI development.
- Conducting in-depth market, industry, and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic alliances.
- Translating strategic plans into actionable initiatives and roadmaps for various business units.
- Monitoring the execution of strategic initiatives and reporting on progress to the executive team and board.
- Facilitating strategic workshops and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Identifying and mitigating strategic risks.
- Championing a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking throughout the organization.
Director of Strategic Planning
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the formulation of the company's strategic vision, mission, and objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and potential threats.
- Develop detailed strategic plans, including financial projections, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with senior leadership across all departments to ensure alignment and buy-in for strategic initiatives.
- Monitor the execution of strategic plans, track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Identify and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other growth opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, industry analysts, and key partners.
- Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation throughout the organisation.
- Prepare and present strategic reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Oversee the annual strategic planning cycle and the development of departmental strategic goals.
- Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate new strategic ideas.
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing successful corporate strategies.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in financial modelling and market analysis.
- Familiarity with various strategic frameworks and methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- This role is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK , requiring a hybrid presence to foster team collaboration and strategic alignment.
Director of Strategic Planning
Posted 2 days ago
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You will be responsible for leading the development, refinement, and implementation of the company's strategic plan. This involves conducting in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning to inform strategic decision-making. You will work closely with executive leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. The ability to analyse complex data, identify trends, and articulate strategic insights clearly and persuasively is crucial. Experience in financial modelling, performance management frameworks, and driving organisational change is highly valued. This role demands a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of the company's strategic planning process.
- Conduct comprehensive market, industry, and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
- Develop long-term strategic plans and roadmaps, aligning with corporate objectives.
- Work with senior leadership to set strategic priorities and resource allocation.
- Translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Monitor progress against strategic goals and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Facilitate strategic planning workshops and discussions with executive teams and stakeholders.
- Prepare strategic reports, presentations, and business cases for senior management and the board.
- Identify potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and business models relevant to the company's future.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Significant experience (8+ years) in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or management consulting, preferably in a senior role.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful corporate strategies.
- Expertise in market research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, and scenario planning.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience in managing complex projects and driving organisational change.
- Familiarity with working in a hybrid work model.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to foster collaboration.
- High level of business acumen and understanding of diverse business functions.